In large skillet, heat olive oil and saute coated lamb. Use more than 1 skillet or saute 1/2 at a time.

As the meat is browned, transfer it to crockpot. When all meat is browned, stir onion and garlic into crock pot. Pour beef broth and 1/2 cup water over all. Cover and cook on low for 7-9 hours until meat is tender.

Skim fat from juices, if necessary. Grassfed lamb generally has very little fat. Combine cornstarch and 2 Tbsp. cold water in a small bowl and mix well. Stir into crock pot. Add dates, apples and apricots to crockpot and stir well. Cover and cook on high for 30-40 minutes until mixture is thickened.

Serve over hot cooked rice or noodles. This crock pot recipe will make 6-9 savory servings.

Combine seasonings, rub over roast. Place in a crock pot or slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until meat is tender. (No liquid needs to be added to this crock pot recipe; the moisture comes from the roast.) Shred with a fork. Serve on rolls.

Serves 8-10 healthy appetites.

Crock pot recipes can take the pressure off the cook. Prepare the ingredients, plop 'em in the pot--and the day is yours!